The 1895 Podcast

Ste and Ben are back after a “bare, bare” weekend for the Reds — with the Galway trip ending in the ultimate buzzkill as the pitch takes one look at the ball and goes “squelch”. They break down the late call-off, the pitch inspection protocol, and why there’s no conspiracy here… just a surface that was never playable.

Richie Rankings returns with flowers for a sound Galway official, and a shout for Sean Moore getting minutes...

Ste, Ben and are back after a poor weekend for the Reds — and after last week’s pod mysteriously vanished into the abyss. They break down the Dundalk and Rovers games, the soft goals, the head loss, and why it feels like Shels are getting punished for every tiny mistake right now.

There’s a big chat on leadership, “fragility”, set-piece naivety (yes, that Pico back-post one again), and the danger of pinning everything on Pad...

Ste and Ben are in “express mode” this week — recording on a Friday, trying to make sense of a week thrown off by Monday football and Paddy’s Day, and teeing you up for Sligo away.

They chat Shels Women’s opening-day win over Treaty, the standard in the league rising, and why Mya Sanchez looks like a serious keeper. There’s a good debate on Maggie Pierce at centre-back, and a quick look ahead to Wexford.

On the men’s ...

Ste and Ben are back (just the two of us) after a rough weekend: a President’s Cup defeat, a slow start against Pats, and the mad 2-2 draw with Rovers that had everyone losing the head.

They chat the positives in the performances, the soft goals and set-piece nightmares, and why the panic online is doing everyone’s head in. There’s love for Harry Wood (again), Jack Henry-Francis being a massive miss, Wes’ big moments, and a ...

Ste and Ben are back to break down Friday’s huge 2-1 win away to Drogheda — a come-from-behind job that finally puts the first three points on the board, even if the first half “didn’t really work” and Shels started slow again.

They chat the big half-time calls from Joey and the staff, Bone and Ledwidge putting bodies on the line, Wes pulling off a ridiculous save, and Boydie doing what Boydie does: battling, pestering, and ...

The band’s back together on The 1895 Podcast as Ste, Ben and Darren break down Friday’s 1-1 draw with Galway — the possession, the xG, the instant response to going behind, and why the real worry isn’t goals… it’s conceding bad bad goals.

There’s plenty of love for Lundgren’s electric work-rate, flashes from Jarvis as he plays himself back to sharpness, and a reminder of just how much quality Shels can bring off the bench.

No Dublin Derby last week as Tolka did its best to fight off the biblical rain — but The 1895 Podcast is back, with Ste and Ben (just the two of us) looking ahead to a gritty home tie with Galway.

The lads chat pitch call-offs, floods and why even “the best pitch in the country” can’t beat February weather, before getting into how Shels should handle Galway’s direct 5-3-2 approach: outplay them on the deck, or go full battle...

Shels are finally back on the pitch, and Ste, Ben and Darren are here to review the weekend.

The 1-1 draw brings about a lot of questions. Are we now a crossing team? Is Mipo criticised unfairly? Is Kerr McInroy the complete player? Most importantly, are the omens good for this season?

The lads also debate the Aviva experiment, media reaction to that game, and they try, and fail, to predict Fridays starting XI

Ahead of the Dublin Derb...

The shortest-longest off-season in Europe is finally over and The 1895 Podcast is back. Ste Doody is joined by Ben and Darren to tee up Shelbourne’s opening-night trip to the RSC to face Waterford.

The lads run through the big off-season calls, the departures, and what the loan moves say about Shels becoming a properly run, sustainable club.

It’s all about the new faces too: Casey, Speel on loan again, Maill's “game-...

In this week's episode of The 1895 Podcast, host Ste Doody is joined by Ben and Darren to unpack all the excitement and drama following Shelbourne FC's clash with Premier League giants Crystal Palace. The lads delve into the highlights of the match, while also reflecting on the team’s journey through the Conference League.

With December football keeping the spirit alive, they discuss the highs and lows faced by the Reds and what ...

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, host Ste Doody is back with Darren Cleary, diving into the highs and lows of Shelbourne FC after a brief hiatus.

They tackle the anticipation surrounding the upcoming clash against Crystal Palace, the defending FA Cup champions, and share their thoughts on the current squad's form. Join the lads as they reminisce about the team's rollercoaster European journey, the hard-luck stories from earlie...

In this week’s episode of The 1895 Podcast, Ste and Ben are back at it, discussing the drama and excitement surrounding Shelbourne FC. The lads kick off with a cheeky nod to recent critiques of their intro, before diving into the aftermath of a hilarious week in the league.

From the fallout of a draw that highlighted Stephen Kenny's management woes to a peek at the upcoming fixture against Drita in the Conference League, the boys...

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, Ste and Ben dive deep into the aftermath of a thrilling week for Shelbourne FC.

They kick things off reminiscing about an unforgettable Bank Holiday weekend filled with highs and a few lows, including a disappointing European outing in North Macedonia.

The lads break down the rollercoaster match against Bohemians, discussing the pivotal moments, standout players like Kerr McInroy and John Martin...

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, Ste and Ben are buzzing after a crucial win for Shels against Cork City

Join them as they break down the 2-1 victory and discuss the key moments that gave The Reds a huge 3 points. The lads dive into the standout performances from Jack Henry Francis and Kerr McInroy, as well as the impressive composure from Daniel Kelly.

With two wins under their belt, they reflect on the confidence growing in ...

In this exciting episode of The 1895 Podcast, Ste and Ben gear up for a historic week as Shelbourne FC prepares for their debut in the UEFA Conference League's league phase. With the tension building, they reflect on the rollercoaster weekend that included a tough defeat against Athlone and a much-needed victory against Waterford.

Join the lads as they discuss standout performances, including Harry Wood's impressive penalty conver...

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, Ste and Ben tackle a whirlwind of emotions as they reflect on another intense week for Shelbourne FC. They kick things off with a look at the fixtures against Drogheda and Derry, discussing the crucial moments and missed chances that shaped their performances.

The conversation delves into the highs and lows of player form, with particular praise for the standout Harry Wood and the impact of rec...

In this week’s episode of The 1895 Podcast, Ben is back after a brief hiatus, dissecting another rollercoaster week for Shelbourne FC. They unpack the recent 2-1 defeat to Galway, reflecting on missed opportunities and the impact of player absences. The conversation also dives into player performances, highlighting Harry Wood's influential role. With the pressure building as the season winds down, the lads discuss the importance o...